The role, as published
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Manage a varied caseload of property transactions, covering financing, purchases and dispositions, as a senior member of a legal team. The position centers on preparing and negotiating deal documents, guiding matters through to completion, and developing your own client base.
What you'll do
- Act for clients on property purchases, sales and leasing deals.
- Advise lenders and borrowers on new loans and refinancings.
- Prepare, negotiate and review transaction paperwork such as sale contracts, lending documents and leases.
- Carry out diligence, examine title and survey materials, and manage the closing process.
- Partner with colleagues in other practice areas on matters that cross disciplines.
What we're looking for
- Roughly five to ten years working on commercial property deals within a law firm, ideally a mid-size or larger one.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Licensed in New Jersey, or licensed in New York and willing to seek admission in New Jersey by waiver.
- Background in property finance work for either side of a lending deal, together with purchase and sale experience.
- Excellent writing, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- An entrepreneurial outlook and a desire to develop new business.
- Ability to work from the office five days a week.
Bonus points
- Experience at a large firm or a similar regional commercial property practice.
- Attorneys from large city firms who want a change of pace are welcome to apply.
Location and work model
- Newark, NJ, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time